~ Serenade for NuvoCity's clients, Eastwood, Libis | 7:30pm
December 21 ABS-CBN Channel 2 "Umagang Kayganda" tv guesting | 5am
December 17 ~ Jollibee Executives' Year-end Party, Lugang Restaurant, Greenhills
~ National Kidney & Transplant Institute Program
December 16 Inaugural opening of the Luneta Fountain Dancing Lights, Luneta Park
December 15 ~ Atty. Avelino Cruz B-day Party, Dasmariñas Village, Makati
~ Performance for Mr. Washington SyCip & debut performance of the SGV Glee Club, Washington SyCip Park, Makati
December 13 UPSA OUTREACH Programfor UP-PGH's 100 admitted & outpatient indigent pediatric patients who cannot be home for Christmas due to the severity of their respective disease, or the distance and expense their parents must shoulder | The Division of Pedriatric Surgery, UP-Phil. General Hospital
December 12 ~ Dinner with Sen. Edgardo Angara
~ "Voices In Harmony 2010: "The 12th Annual Awit-Tagisan Ng Batang Pilipino" Finals Night, sponsored by the Chiildren's Museum and Library, Inc. (CMLI) and The Junior Council Alumni Association (JCAA) | Tanghalang Pasigueño, Pasig City
December 11 ~ SM South Mall, Las Piñas City
~ WorldBEX@The World Trade Center, Pasay City
December 10 ~ Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) Choral Competition | Star Treather, CCP Complex, Pasay City
~ Party at Eric & Fides Tensuan's residence, c/o Ms. Baby O'Brien | Ayala Alabang Village
~ Launching of the new UP Alumni Association Hymn, "My U.P." composed by Mr. Gerry de Leon Carillon, U.P. Diliman
December 7 Dinner in honor of Kuwaiti Sheikh Dauod Salman Al Sabah and Kuwaiti investment group KGL Chairman Saeed Dashti was hosted by officers of Global Gateway Logistic City (GGLC), a mixed-use logistics and business center inside the Clark free port zone in Pampanga which will be the site of a new tertiary hospital complex owned by The Medical City (TMC). Among the guests were Sen. EDGARDO ANGARA, Mr. DENNIS WRIGHT, President of Peregrine Development International, and former Health Secretary ALFREDO R. A. BENGSON, president of The Medical City | Holiday Inn, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
December 4 "Salo-salo sa Pasko Para kay Isko" | UPSA Fundraising Dinner Concert for the scholars of the UP Experimental Democratization Students (UPXDS) Asso. Inc., with guest of honor UP President Emerlinda Roman | Bahay Ng Alumni, UP DIliman Campus
December 3 Thanksgiving at Cravings | Katipunan Avenue
December 1 "Unang Hirit" opening number, GMA Channnel 7
November 2010
November 30 C2 Restaurant | UPSA serenades C2 special friends & clients. Courtesy of UPSA friend Mr. Menoy Gimenez. Greenhills, San Juan City
November 27 Fund-raising Concert for the Bessie B. Legarda Memorial Foundation, to raise funds for its breast cancer awareness, prevention and treatment programs | Centerstage Theatre, SM MAll of Asia
Buffet dinner at Cabalen Restaurant. UPSA sings for TV host Christine Bersola-Babao & daughter.
November 26 Center for Culinary Arts, Manila ~ Foundation Day Launching of the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) School Hymn, composed by Ed Manguiat, and launching of official school seal | Oceana Restaurant, San Miguel by the Bay.
Pasta, pizza and crepes after the CCA performance | Tokyo Cafe , SM Mall of Asia
November 23 25th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Abet & Nonet Lopez | The Village Patio, Sikatuna Village, QC
November 15 Bukidnon book launch, by Sen. Miguel Zubiri | Global City, The Fort, Taguig City
November 13 & 14 ~ UPSA in Davao Post concert activities: Paradise Island Park & Resort, Samal Island
At the Brokenshire Convention Center: At the Bahay Alumni with guides and dormitory administrators / Ed Manguiat on vocalization techniques at the workshop / UPSA with friends after an activity / Ed Manguiat with former UPSA members Pearl Reyes and Riva Ferrer of the Phil. Madrigal Singers
UPSA had dinner hosted by Mr. Ricardo Santiago, and enjoyed the sing-along session at his residence
Mrs. Lucita Teola and Luigi prepared lunch for UPSA at their residence
UPSA thanks MICROTEL Davao & Mr. Rene Jorolan, Manager | Mr. Miguel Capistrano of MICROTEL Mall of Asia for the awesome accommodation on Nov. 13-15, 2010.
November 12 ~ UPSA in DAVAO CITY "A Choral Celebration" | UPSA at the evening concert series during the 2010 National Convention for choral conductors, choristers, music teachers and choral enthusiasts, organized by the Philippines Choral Directors Association (PCDA). Brokenshire Resort & Convention Center, Brokenshire Heights, Madapo, Davao City
November 3 Mr. Dennis L. Wright, President & CEO of Peregrine Developmental International, and co-founder Mr. Edwin Birkins IV, visited UPSA in its rehearsal at the UP Bahay Ng Alumni to express their appreciation to UPSA's performance at a dinner hosted by Sen. Angara for Kuwait's Royal family member Sheikh Ahmad Daoud Alman al Sabah.Peregrine Developmental International, through Mr. Dennis Wright, gave an important endowment intended for UPSA's start up fund to set up the UPSA Foundation which will support its Outreach Programs and future international tours and competitions.
October 2010
October 28 "GLOBAL PINOY", ACCENTURE DCN for Technology Executive Conference, a leadership forum for the top 250 executives of the company that featured success stories of Filipino genius to inspire and challenge executives of Accenture Philippines |Rizal ballroom, Shangri-la Makati Featured resource persons: Illiac Diaz, Founder & Exec. Director, MyShelter Foundation, Inc. Phils. Ed Manguiat, Founder & Conductor, UP Singing Ambassadors Emily Abrera, President/Chief Exec. Director, McCann-Ericson Phils. Director Brilliante Mendoza, award-winning Movie Director
October 21 Dinner/performance for Sen. Ed Angara's special guest Sheikh Ahmad Daoud Alman al Sabah of Kuwait's Royal family & Mr. Dennis L. Wright of Peregrine Developmental International and other guests. | Intercontinental Hotel , Makati City
October 18 ALIW Awards, Manila Hotel | UPSA wins its 2nd "Best Choral Group" award; the first one was in 2002.
October 12 MICROTEL Mall of Asia Grand Launch, with Guest of Honor H.E. Pres. Noynoy Aquino III Mall of Asia, Pasay City
October 11 Necrological service for UP Regent Sarmiento
October 10 PMPC STAR Awards, Ateneo de Manila
October 2-3 Loboc, Bohol, workshop and rehearsals with the Loboc Childrens' Choir prior to its China trip
September 2010
September 24 & 25 "The Power of One" ERIK SANTOS Birthday Concertwith guests, Martin Nievera, Regine Velasquez, Piolo Pascual, Christian Baustista, Rachele Ann Go | UP Singing Ambassadors -back-up choir | Meralco Theatre, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City
September 23 Choral workshop with VYTAUTAS MISKINIS, Lithuanian composer | UE Auditorium, Manila
September 19 ~ UST Singers' Homecoming Concert, CCP Main Theatre ~ Dinner with Sen. Ed Angara, Manila
September 17 Umagang Kayganda, ABS-CBN Channel 2, Panay Ave.
September 15 Book Launch of "The URIAN Anthology: 1990-1999" by Nicanor Tiongson, UP Balay Kalinaw, Diliman
September 11 Dinner with Sen. Angara
September 10 Quezon City Travel Agencies Association, INC (QCTAA) 3rd General Membership Meeting Manansala Ballroom, Sulo Reviera Hotel, Maginhawa St., Diliman, Quezon City
September 2 Birthday celebration of Mr. Philip Cruz, Damariñas Village
August 16-20 UPSA's 30th Anniversary Exhibit Guests: National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera, Prof. Jovy Peregrino Ms. Phil. Int'l '09 Patricia Fernandez & Ms. Katrina Lopez | Galeria 2, UP Faculty Center
August 11 Dinner with Sen. Ed Angara & Mr. Phillip Cruz
August 9 Cultural Program and Honorary Pressentation of the ASEAN Charter in Filipino H.E. Pres. Noynoy Aquino III, Guest of Honor | Bulwagang Apolinario Mabini, Departmnt of Foreign Affairs, Pasay City
August 4/5 Phil. Choral Directors' Association (PCDA) choral conducting masterclass for PCDA memberswith University of Utah Singers conductor Dr. Brady R. Allred. Dr. Allred lectured on score study and preparation, the art of choral conducting and American choral compositions. The choral clinics featured the UP Singing Ambassadors with Ed Manguiat [PCDA Member] and the UE Chorale conducted by Anna Piquero [PCDA Director] performing works of European choral masters. The Brady Allred Masterclass was the first project of the PCDA under its Visiting Conductors Program.
St. Cecilia's Hall in St. Scholastica's College, Manila
July 2010
July 30 Center for Culinary Arts-Manila Graduation, SMX, Pasay City
July 17 First meeting for the 30th Anniversary Celebrations. Cafe Quezon, Maginhawa St., Sikatuna Vill.
July 16 Inauguration of the College of Music Dance Studio | Sen. Ed. Angara, guest of honor
July 13 Dinner in honor of the Ambassadors from: USA - H.E. Amb. Harry K. Thomas, Jr. China - H.E. Amb. Liu Jianchao Germany - H.E. Amb. Christian-Ludwig Weber-Lorstch Hosted by Mr. Washington SyCip | The Tower Club, Makati Ave.
July 11 & 12 "Ipagdiwang Kanyang Kaningningan"Musical presentation featuring Ed Manguiat's original inspirational church music compositions. Philamlife Auditorium, UN Ave., Manila
JUNE2010
June 30 Lipa City Oath-taking Ceremony of Mayor Sabili and other officials
June 26 UP Alumni Association (UPAA) Grand Homecoming and Recognitions UP Bahay Ng Alumni, UP Diliman
June 19 Homecoming Concert, Philamlife Audiitorium
June 18 - College of Arts & Letters English Dep't. 100yrs Anniversary, Faculty Center, UP DIliman - Mini Concert at the Kalayaan Hall Dormitory for freshmen
APRIL2010
April 1- May 30 Concert Tour of Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany UPSA did concerts, visited homes for senior citizens and conducted workshops for school children
March 27 UP!SA Ika-30 Taon A Farewell Concert UPSA's 7th International Concert Tour of Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany. Bulwagan Ng Dangal, UP Main Library Basement, UP Diliman Campus.
March 26 "One Voice - A Mission to Share" A Fundraising concert for Raul Cortez, Musical Director, Sanctuario de San Jose Parish | and for the construction of the St. Joseph Pastoral Center at Camp Crame, featuring Agelos, Vox Angeli and the UP Singing Ambassadors. Sanctuario de San Jose Parish, Greenhills East, Mandaluyong City
March 21 Andreassen - Sta. Maria Nuptials Chapel on the Hill, Ville Sommet, Tagaytay City
March 11 Freemasonry 60th Anniversary Celebration Heritage Ballroom, Hotel Heritage, Pasay City
February 2010
Feb. 28 Kat Torres & Donny Magno's wedding, Angeles, Pampanga
Feb. 25 "Ani Ng Sining" National Commission on Arts & Culture's (NCCA) National Arts Month Trinoma mall, Quezon City
Feb. 18-24 35th Las Piñas International Bamboo Organ Festival Las Piñas Church, Las PiñasCity
FEBRUARY 18, 2010 - GALA CONCERT Bach Cantata 130, J.S. BACH / Mass of the Children, J. RUTTER
Guy Bovet, Organ (Switzerland) / Las Piñas Boys Choir / U.P. Singing Ambassadors Korina Gay Balajadia-Liggayu, soprano / Mark Anthony Carpio, counter tenor Ervin Notes Lumauag, tenor / Noel Ascona, bass / Festival Orchestra, Eudenice Palaruan, conductor
February 19, Friday ASEAN Law Association culminating activity. Ayala Museum & Chateau, Greenbelt Park, Ayala In the picture: Atty Avelino Cruz, ACCRA Law Office / Jaime Zobel de Ayala
January 2010
January 12, Thursday Despedida Party for Sacha Chua, hosts: Harvey & John Chua, Adphoto, bautista St., Makati City
January 8, Friday Send-Off Party for US Ambassador to the Philippines KRISTIE KENNEY Host: Mr. Washington SyCip / Taipan Restaurant, Philamlife Tower, Makati
In photos: Mr. Washington SyCip, Amb. Kristie Kenney, Ms. Doris Magsaysay-Ho, Mr. Cesar Virata
January 4, Monday Philamlife's First Working Day of the Year Ceremonies, Philamlife Auditorium, UN Ave., Manila In photo: Philamlife's senior officers with UPSA's Ed Manguiat and Patricia Reyes
January 3, Sunday Reunion of Mabini Academy (Lipa City) Batch '75, Lipa City, Batangas
This Year-ender Video - prepared & edited by Melvic Cano.